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Total Eclipse of the Falls
Every now and then, we get a little bit excited about astronomy around here – particularly for a monumental event like Monday’s solar eclipse. [more…]
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PhillyU No More
Meet the new Jefferson University! On June 29, Philadelphia University and Thomas Jefferson University formally announced their official combination. The name for the combined institution, which will be the fifth largest in Philadelphia, is Jefferson [more…]
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A Fish Out of Order
Repairing the damage to an iconic East Falls art installation. [more…]
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Seeing Red (Lights) on Allegheny Ave.
Neighbors in Allegheny West take to the streets to fight for their traffic lights. [more…]
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Wedded in a Winter Wonderland
Old Academy provides an historic backdrop for this local couple’s ceremony and reception — Mother Nature adds extra sparkle! [more…]
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The Taxman Cometh
With rising property values comes rising taxes. Fortunately, Philadelphia’s Dept of Revenue offers many programs that help Fallsers pay their real estate taxes and water bills. Here’s our handy guide with links and pdf’s. [more…]
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A Power Plant in Our Backyard?
East Falls resident Karen Melton alerts us to a proposed SEPTA plant in neighboring Nicetown and the effects it might have on the area’s air quality. [more…]
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Morte D’Arbor: McMichael Loses a Champion
All you ever wanted to know about the Paulownia aka “Princess” tree in East Falls [more…]
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AirB ‘n Bullsh%#
Who’s that stranger in your neighbor’s pool? What’s the deal with the new cars in the driveway? Is home-sharing legal, even? Your rights as an Airbnb neighbor, plus links to info you may need — especially with what’s [more…]
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FOR SALE: Princess Starter Home
The most famous piece of East Falls real estate just went up for grabs. CurbedPhilly offers a peek inside, while we share a season’s worth of photos, plus some Grace Kelly trivia. OMG! Princess Grace’s [more…]